This Power Is Best Used Sparingly

"So, we're back here again?"

Looking at the boundless, dark ocean before him, Fang Li couldn't help but sigh.

Behind Fang Li, a voice that sounded like it was too much trouble also rang out immediately.

"You really are a man who can't sit still for a moment."

Upon hearing this voice, Fang Li turned around and looked behind him.

Ryougi Shiki walked across the still water towards the Fang Li.

"Is it because the power of the soul was exhausted to the limit, so the consciousness sank into this place?"

Ryougi Shiki spoke without the slightest bit of politeness.

"I thought you wouldn't fall into this situation again, but it seems you've really had a tough time."

Those words, though not malicious, were clearly not very pleasant, causing Fang Li to sigh again.

The idea that Ryougi Shiki would be held is something that could be expected.

After all, when the power of the soul is exhausted to the limit, and the consciousness sinks into one's own soul space, it often means that Fang Li has encountered something that requires him to fight desperately.

Fang Li's fighting style is already well-established. With the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception and the Seven Nights Assassination Technique, he can deal with most enemies. Even if he encounters an enemy beyond his usual level, it is easy for him to survive.

Not to mention retreating, which is a piece of cake for a speed-type Fang Li like Fang Li.

However, even under such circumstances, Fang Li was still forced to fight desperately, so it's no wonder that Ryougi Shiki scolded him.

"Unfortunately, in this world, there are sometimes situations where we have no choice but to fight," Fang Li said. "Not to mention, a place like the Main God Space is never short of powerful enemies."

"Perhaps?" Ryougi Shiki said noncommittally, "Anyway, in the end, only you will be the one who enjoys killing."

Despite saying that, there wasn't much envy or resentment in Ryougi Shiki's tone.

Although essentially the same as Fang Li, both are so accustomed to death that their words could form an ocean, Ryougi Shiki, like Fang Li, neither likes nor hates killing; she simply sees killing as a way of survival.

In the original work, Ryougi Shiki did attempt to immerse herself in killing to fill the emptiness in her heart, but that was at most just to satisfy herself, not because she liked it.

So, if you really think about it, Ryougi Shiki and Fang Li are quite similar.

The difference lies in the fact that Fang Li's personality tends to be capricious, while Ryougi Shiki quite individualistic.

Of course, besides these, Fang Li and Ryougi Shiki have even more similarities.

That is, he has always been incisive and never minced words.

Therefore, that's what Ryougi Shiki said.

"I advise you to reduce your chances of working yourself to the bone."

"Otherwise, it would only hasten your death."

Upon hearing this, Fang Li was not surprised in the slightest. He simply turned his head and looked towards the border of this world.

"Slap... slap slap..."

On the horizon where the water meets the sky, cracks were constantly forming in space, causing fissures to spread from the horizon and scattering fragments of space like dust onto the sea.

The speed at which it broke was much faster than before.

"Is it called Holy Mark?" Ryougi Shiki said. "It is indeed a remarkable power. The stronger you become, the more power you will gain when you use it."

The enhancement effect of Holy Mark targets attributes, and is expressed as a percentage.

Given this, it's only natural that the effect becomes more powerful as the user's own attributes improve.

Not to mention, the Holy Mark is only at Lv.2 now, far from reaching the highest level.

Once it reaches the highest level, Fang Li can almost truly use it to kill gods.

"But that's something that transforms the power of the soul into tangible power," Ryougi Shiki said rather coldly. "The stronger the effect and the longer it is used, the greater the damage it causes to the soul."

Unfortunately, Fang Li's soul is still on the verge of shattering.

In this way, using Holy Mark to extract power from the soul is simply courting death.

As the saying goes, it's nothing more than an act that hastens death.

"Right now, you've only used it once, and it can increase the speed at which your soul shatters tenfold. If this power becomes even stronger in the future, the side effects it causes will be even more terrifying."

Ryougi Shiki asserted this.

"If you don't want to die too quickly, it's best to use this power sparingly."

This is a very reasonable suggestion.

However, Fang Li laughed.

His gaze, fixed on the shattered space, was utterly calm.

Immediately, Fang Li spoke in this manner.

"Anyway, for me, that 'death' was necessary, wasn't it?"

One sentence made Ryougi Shiki raise an eyebrow slightly.

Immediately afterwards, Ryougi Shiki also spoke.

"However, as I said, if you cannot perceive the essence of this soul before then, then 'death' will be your final fate."

Fang Li was certainly aware of this matter.

Fang Li said that precisely because he knew this.

"As long as we find it before that 'death' reaches this whole world, is that enough?"

Fang Li's eyes flickered slightly as he whispered this.

"I'm starting to get a pretty good idea."

Upon hearing this, Ryougi Shiki finally looked Fang Li.

Seeing Fang Li's pensive expression, Ryougi Shiki's lips curled up.

"I see." Ryougi Shiki closed her eyes and said with a smile, "It seems that you haven't come away empty-handed in this world."

"Yes," Fang Li shrugged and replied, "After all, I've used these eyes to challenge a world, to challenge a falling full moon, to witness so many incredible deaths, and to kill a 'snake' whose soul keeps reincarnating. If I didn't gain anything from all this, it would be truly not worth it."

After speaking, Fang Li turned his head and looked at Ryougi Shiki.

"So, my journey in this world is nearing its end. Where should I go next?"

This question only elicited one response Ryougi Shiki.

"You don't need to go anywhere," Ryougi Shiki said directly. "Now, you can go and rest."

"Rest?" Fang Li was stunned.

"Or you can do what you like," Ryougi Shiki said casually. "Anyway, it's up to you."

With that, Ryougi Shiki waved her hand, causing Fang Li to disappear from the spot.

"I didn't expect it to happen so quickly..."

With that, Ryougi Shiki turned around and looked at the shattered space.

The Ice-Blue Demon Eyes gleamed faintly.